Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
IV: 0.25 mg/kg bolus, then 5-15 mg/hr infusion. PO: 120-360 mg daily.
Pediatric Dose
Not established.
Renal Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Hepatic Adjustment
Use caution.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- HFrEF (systolic heart failure)
- 2nd/3rd degree AV block
Common Adverse Effects
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Heart block
- Edema